Playin Thru Pod

In this episode we meet Tyler with Greencrest Club, a new look of therapy designed to add new and unique approaches to therapy. Tyler has designed his office to be a golf simulator allowing the patient to golf while also opening up and working on things other than the game. We love his approach and the way he is changing how therapy can look!

Just wanted to jump on and share how remarkable Anthony Kim's comeback story is and what it truly comes down to. As men we all go through a lot in life and at time we need to redefine who we are. The comeback celebration always looks awesome but we don't look into what threy had to go through to get there. How did they do it, Why did they do it. AK is proving that anything is possible. We need mor...

This episdoe has been requested by a few of you who wanted to hear more of my story and why I started Playin Thru. While this doesn't cover everything it's a good start. I hopeful that by sharing it encourages others to do the same and we hope that getting ready to start a new year can be a fresh start for many of you. Don't be affraid or ashamed to share your story. Ever! As always thank you for...

This episode features a raw and uplifting conversation with Matt Bahnick, creator of Positive Vibe Movement, a brand dedicated to reminding people they’re not alone. Matt opens up about his own mental health journey, what inspired him to launch PVM, and the responsibility that comes with leading a community built on honesty and hope. We talk about the weight men carry, the importance of connection...

Join us on the course at Troon North with former MLB World Series Champion Dontrelle Willis as we discuss his career and the label of anxiety. Dontrelle was the Rookie of the year and won a World Series early in his career and had to overcome a lot to become the man he is. This episode is so good and shows the power of being humble and being willing to admit when you need help and getting it. Enjo...

Playin Thru with Sergio Romo at the Loyal To My Soil Celebrity Golf Tournament. In this episode we hangout with the MLB Superstar and San Francisco Giants Legend and talk about insecurities, anxiety, and and how to become who you are truly supposed to be. Sergio provides tons of insight on key teammates who helped propel his mental strength in the game as well comedic relief while we attempt to pl...

Enjoyed a great afternoon at Cameron Park Country Club with 2005 World Series Champion and current Houston Astros Broadcaster Geoff Blum who shared valuable insight towards, faith, family, baseball, and the importance of focusing on mental health. Enjoy this episode and know that we are more alike the men we watch in sports than we sometimes believe!

In this episode we sit down with Jason Rhoades who has come a long way from his past. In his teenage years he allowed his choices to be defined by those he hung out with and it ultimately ended up costing him his future in sports and almost his family. We often hear these stories but never actually get to dive into the mentalities behind them. substance abuse can be caused by many things but the o...

Prince and Sam... aka "Wider Woods and John Davies" sat down with us to talk about their chance meeting due to life changing circumstances. While in college they both experienced brain surgeries that would alter their lives and how they lived them forever. But as they got to know each other they grew in their love for the game of golf and have created their own YouTube channel called Drain Bamage...

Thanks to Travis Mathew and the American Century Championship, we sat down with Mark Mulder. We talked about how to deal with the pressure to perform and how to mentally work through injuries. Mark is an amazing man with a strong faith and as a man, husband, and father I can say he is a great compassionate for a role model.

In this episode we were blessed to sit down with my good friend Jeff Provines whose story hits close to home dealing with sobriety. Jeff humbly shares with us his experience and struggle with alcohol and how it effected his life. Jeff shares great insight on how he got sober, what worked for him, and how you have to be willing to do the work in order for it to work. If you know anyone who is strug...

Today we connected with The Salty Golfer brand owner (Wes) and talked about how golf saved his marriage and inspired his vision for the brand Salty Golfer. Wes shared valuable insight on the importance of golf in his life and what it has done for his mental health. Now he is on a mission to help men have the best golf experience possible in the greater Myrtle Beach, SC area. If you are thinking ab...

In this episode we caught up with NHL Legend Theo Fleury were blessed with his story on overcoming sexual abuse, addiction, anger, and suicidal ideologies. You won't want to miss this episode!!! For those of you who are victims of sexual abuse please know we stand with you and you do not have to hide in the shadows. There is help out there and you are not defined by what you have been put through.

We were fortunate to sit down with American Ninja Warrior Season 17 contestant Talan Yorn who is also known as "Lyme Ninja." Talan was born with Lyme disease and his story of overcoming and determination is truly inspiring. Through becoming a "Ninja Warrior," Talan has found something that challenges him not only physically but mentally. During our conversation we talk about the mental impact the...

Tune in as we link up with Keegan O'Connor, Founder and CEO, of Chill Shark Inc. a company that allows you to turn any bathtub into a Cold Plunge. During our conversation Keegan tells about the health benefits of cold water emersion therapy and how it can even help PTSD, depression, addiction, etc. Keegan and his team are trying to bring scientific research to the game by investing in the right st...

In this episode we sit down with the host of "Beyond the Stutter" for a special interview to talk about the effects of speech impediments and the correlation with mental health. Antoine opens up and talks about the difficulties of growing up with a stutter and the effects it had on how he was portrayed by others. Antoine is the definition of an overcomer as he works through his uncontrollable stut...

In this episode we sit down with our friend Joe who is a retired U.S. Marine, Educator, and Mentor. Prior to becoming who he is today Joe grew up in Texas and struggled with a toxic relationship with his bi-polar mother. Talking about his past, Joe tells us how he carries his scars and how his desire for peace drove him to take crazy actions. Joe has lost 3 veterans that he knows in the last few y...

In this episode we dive into where we find our value and hope in life and how without that we can be led down a dark path of no self worth. We will discuss the importance of communication and the power of self talk as we try to encourage you to start a new journey of finding your full potential. You are enough just the way you are, you just need to remind yourself that!

This episode is all about shattering the stigma of men's mental health and encouraging you to share your story and talk through the trauma. We are so used to holding in our thoughts and feelings but if we can just start the conversation, that's a step in the right direction.

This bonus episode comes to you from our YouTube channel production of Playin Thru with Jason Castro. Castro spent 13 years in the MLB and won a World Series with the Houston Astros in 2022. Castro and host Matt have been friends since childhood and they discuss Jason's career and the impact it has had. This episode was filmed and recorded at the Old Greenwood Golf Course which is located in the b...

In this episode the guys talk about about and review a recently article published by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) about diagnosing men with mental health. From topics of why men are diagnosed with depression less than women to pointing to studies conducted that show that men are not getting the proper professional help we need. We hope you enjoy this episode and as always we...

This bonus episode comes to you from our YouTube channel interview with MLB Network's Intentional Talk host and Chicago Cub icon Ryan Dempster. In this episode we talk through the mental side of baseball and how professional athletes deal with everyday life while living in the the "spotlight." We hope you enjoy this episode and gain some perspective and support for more of our professional athlete...

In this episode we sit down to talk about the importance of work life balance and how valuable it is to be able to leave work at work and not bring it home. For many of us men we go to work and give it everything we have and then come home with an empty tank and nothing left for our family or ourselves. In order to focus on our mental health we need to be able to separate from our work and be able...

In this episode we sit down and discuss what our mission and vision is and how we plan to accomplish the goals we set for this project. We felt it necessary to connect with you and create an episode that describes the three different tools we are creating to bring resources to men. From our YouTube channel, to podcast, to website we hope to create something that adds value and content for you to g...

In our inaugural eposiode we sit down and introduce our vision and mission for this project. As we introduce you to the crew we share why this project got started and who we are trying to reach with it. We are creating a community of men who can inspire others to be more open about their mental health and to get the resources we need with ecouragement not judgement.